Chef Michael Caines MBE will open his first London restaurant at The Stafford hotel in St James’s on 17 September.
Caines will lead the kitchen with executive head chef Simon Ulph. The restaurant, named Michael Caines at The Stafford, will replace the hotel’s former venue The Game Bird.
It will serve modern European dishes based on Caines’s “terroir cuisine”, using seasonal produce from the British Isles and supporting regional suppliers.
Menus will include à la carte options alongside a tasting menu, with dishes such as warm lobster salad with cardamom vinaigrette, pan-roasted Brixham turbot with shellfish chowder, and the hotel’s long-standing beef Wellington and Dover sole.
The Stafford, established in 1912, has hosted guests including members of the Royal Family and wartime figures.
According to Caines, the new restaurant would “honour its setting” while showcasing seasonal British produce.
John McLean, managing director of the Stafford Collection, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with Michael Caines on his first London restaurant. Michael Caines at The Stafford represents a natural evolution for our hotel, bringing together our rich heritage with Michael’s culinary excellence and vision.
“This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to offering unforgettable experiences for our guests, and we look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy something truly special in the heart of St James’s.”
Michael Caines MBE, added: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be bringing my cuisine to The Stafford, an iconic London destination that shares my passion for excellence and warm hospitality. This new restaurant is a celebration of British seasonal produce, and I can’t wait to share our vision with guests in the heart of St James’s.
“Together with my executive head chef Simon Ulph and the talented team at The Stafford London, we have been shaping the dining experience together over the past few months in readiness to welcome our guests this September.
